The 2026 Assam assembly election delivered a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 102 of the 126 seats, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The result ensured the continuation of the BJP-led government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha suffered a major setback, finishing with 21 seats. Congress itself won 19 seats, down from its previous tally, while alliance partners failed to make significant gains. Watch Decoding Assam verdict: How Himanta Biswa Sarma transformed BJP win into a personal mandateOne of the most closely watched contests was in Jorhat, where Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi lost to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami by 23,182 votes. The election marked Gogoi’s first attempt at entering state assembly politics. Following the results, Congress’s Assam poll in-charge Bhanwar Jitendra Singh resigned.Among other parties, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) won two seats, while Raijor Dal also secured two seats.The election recorded a voter turnout of 85.96%, the highest in the state’s assembly poll history, according to Election Commission data. This was an increase of 3.54 percentage points compared with the previous election. Women voters recorded strong participation across several constituencies.The BJP campaign focused on welfare schemes, infrastructure projects, law and order, and issues linked to citizenship and illegal migration. The opposition alliance campaigned on unemployment, inflation and governance-related issues.The BJP had entered the election as the incumbent after winning the 2021 assembly polls and retaining power in the state. The 2026 result extended the party’s run in Assam, a key state for the BJP in the Northeast.Following the declaration of results, the BJP leadership moved quickly to form the government, with Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as chief minister for a second consecutive term along with members of his cabinet.The outcome also reshaped the opposition landscape in the state, with Congress remaining the principal opposition party despite the reduced tally.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia At UN Accuses Pakistan Of ‘Barbaric’ Kabul Hospital Airstrike During RamadanIndia Pushes Nuclear Expansion And SMR Manufacturing In Major Talks With US DelegationRs 600 Crore Railway Land Clearance In Mumbai Triggers Violence During Eviction DriveBengal Orders Mandatory Singing Of ‘Vande Mataram’ In All Recognised Madrasahs Across StatePM Modi Returns From Europe, Calls Crucial Ministerial Meeting Amid West Asia CrisisTMC Faces Double Setback As MLAs Skip Protest And Councillors Resign In Two MunicipalitiesFalta Re-Poll Begins After Irregularities; Voters Say They Can Finally Vote Without FearTMC Alleges Post-Poll Violence, Harassment Of Workers During Kolkata ProtestModi-Meloni Talks Boost India-Italy Defence, IMEC And Technology Cooperation’India Won’t Tolerate Any Form Of Nuclear Blackmail’: Rajnath Singh In South Korea123Photostories“It felt like a panic attack”: The overlooked pulmonary embolism symptom doctors want people to recognise soonerJacqueline Fernandez gave Cannes 2026 a lesson in couture excess with a dramatic bow and left no crumbs10 hottest places in India today and things travellers should know before visitingSattu Sharbat to Milk with Sugar: Ministry of Ayush recommends general food measures to fight heatwaveBest plants to grow in India before the monsoon arrives8 Indian villages that feel straight out of a fairytale and are perfect for a slow travel escapeLove nail art but nails keep breaking? Use rice water this way if you want STRONG NAILS10 ways to stay calm under pressure, as per psychologyThe best flowers, herbs, and vegetables to plant in June in the UKFrom Sapera to Irulas: Famous snake tribes of India and why they fascinate travellers from the world over123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveUS Iran warIndian rupeeGold rate todayDelhi-NCR Taxi-Auto StrikeElon MuskTN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonIPL Match TodayPappu SanaPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
The 2026 Assam assembly election delivered a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 102 of the 126 seats, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The result ensured the continuation of the BJP-led government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha suffered a major setback, finishing with 21 seats. Congress itself won 19 seats, down from its previous tally, while alliance partners failed to make significant gains.One of the most closely watched contests was in Jorhat, where Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi lost to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami by 23,182 votes. The election marked Gogoi’s first attempt at entering state assembly politics. Following the results, Congress’s Assam poll in-charge Bhanwar Jitendra Singh resigned.Among other parties, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) won two seats, while Raijor Dal also secured two seats.The election recorded a voter turnout of 85.96%, the highest in the state’s assembly poll history, according to Election Commission data. This was an increase of 3.54 percentage points compared with the previous election. Women voters recorded strong participation across several constituencies.The BJP campaign focused on welfare schemes, infrastructure projects, law and order, and issues linked to citizenship and illegal migration. The opposition alliance campaigned on unemployment, inflation and governance-related issues.The BJP had entered the election as the incumbent after winning the 2021 assembly polls and retaining power in the state. The 2026 result extended the party’s run in Assam, a key state for the BJP in the Northeast.Following the declaration of results, the BJP leadership moved quickly to form the government, with Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as chief minister for a second consecutive term along with members of his cabinet.The outcome also reshaped the opposition landscape in the state, with Congress remaining the principal opposition party despite the reduced tally.
